diff --git a/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties b/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
index ca2ff96520..6b2343d56f 100644
--- a/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
+++ b/core/assets/bundles/bundle.properties
@@ -2002,7 +2002,7 @@ block.small-deconstructor.name = Small Deconstructor
 block.canvas.name = Canvas
 block.world-processor.name = World Processor
 block.world-cell.name = World Cell
-block.shield-breaker.name = Shield Breaker
+block.shield-breaker.name = Shield Breaker (temp name/sprite)
 block.tank-fabricator.name = Tank Fabricator
 block.mech-fabricator.name = Mech Fabricator
 block.ship-fabricator.name = Ship Fabricator
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/async/PhysicsProcess.java b/core/src/mindustry/async/PhysicsProcess.java
index 52f4bdcafc..f9d0ab9405 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/async/PhysicsProcess.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/async/PhysicsProcess.java
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@ public class PhysicsProcess implements AsyncProcess{
             PhysicRef ref = entity.physref;
 
             ref.body.layer =
-                entity.type.allowLegStep ? layerLegs :
+                entity.type.allowLegStep && entity.type.legPhysicsLayer ? layerLegs :
                 entity.isGrounded() ? layerGround : layerFlying;
             ref.x = entity.x;
             ref.y = entity.y;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
index 121b2bb581..aff16f8b03 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/Blocks.java
@@ -3761,39 +3761,34 @@ public class Blocks{
         diffuse = new ItemTurret("diffuse"){{
             requirements(Category.turret, with(Items.beryllium, 150, Items.silicon, 150, Items.graphite, 250));
 
-            Effect sfe = new MultiEffect(Fx.shootBigColor, Fx.colorSparkBig);
-
             ammo(
             Items.graphite, new BasicBulletType(8f, 30){{
                 knockback = 5f;
                 width = 25f;
                 hitSize = 7f;
                 height = 20f;
-                lifetime = 20f;
-                shootEffect = sfe;
+                shootEffect = Fx.shootTitan;
                 smokeEffect = Fx.shootBigSmoke;
-                ammoMultiplier = 1;
-                pierceCap = 2;
-                pierce = true;
-                pierceBuilding = true;
-                hitColor = backColor = trailColor = Pal.berylShot;
+                ammoMultiplier = 4;
+                hitColor = backColor = trailColor = Color.valueOf("ea8878");
                 frontColor = Color.white;
-                trailWidth = 5f;
-                trailLength = 4;
+                trailWidth = 6f;
+                trailLength = 3;
                 hitEffect = despawnEffect = Fx.hitBulletColor;
-                buildingDamageMultiplier = 0.3f;
+                buildingDamageMultiplier = 0.2f;
             }}
             );
 
             shoot = new ShootSpread(){{
-                shots = 14;
-                spread = 3f;
+                shots = 15;
+                spread = 4f;
             }};
 
             coolantMultiplier = 6f;
 
             shootShake = 1f;
             ammoPerShot = 1;
+            maxAmmo = 50;
             drawer = new DrawTurret("reinforced-");
             shootY = 5f;
             outlineColor = Pal.darkOutline;
@@ -3802,7 +3797,7 @@ public class Blocks{
             reload = 30f;
             recoilAmount = 2f;
             restitution = 0.03f;
-            range = 190;
+            range = 100;
             shootCone = 3f;
             scaledHealth = 180;
             rotateSpeed = 2f;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/ErekirTechTree.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/ErekirTechTree.java
index 581a4dc664..3a9bf7886e 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/ErekirTechTree.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/ErekirTechTree.java
@@ -281,34 +281,45 @@ public class ErekirTechTree{
 
                 });
 
-                node(basicReconstructor, Seq.with(new OnSector(three)), () -> {
-                    node(UnitTypes.latum);
-                    node(UnitTypes.avert);
-                    node(UnitTypes.locus);
+                node(mechFabricator, Seq.with(new OnSector(two)), () -> {
+                    node(UnitTypes.merui, () -> {
 
-                    node(tankAssembler, Seq.with(new OnSector(three), new Research(constructor), new Research(atmosphericConcentrator)), () -> {
-                        node(UnitTypes.vanquish, () -> {
-                            node(UnitTypes.conquer, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
+                    });
+
+                    node(shipFabricator, Seq.with(new OnSector(three)), () -> {
+                        node(UnitTypes.osc, () -> {
 
-                            });
                         });
 
-                        node(shipAssembler, Seq.with(new OnSector(five)), () -> {
-                            node(UnitTypes.quell, () -> {
-                                node(UnitTypes.disrupt, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
+                        node(basicReconstructor, Seq.with(new OnSector(three)), () -> {
+                            node(UnitTypes.latum);
+                            node(UnitTypes.avert);
+                            node(UnitTypes.locus);
 
+                            node(tankAssembler, Seq.with(new OnSector(three), new Research(constructor), new Research(atmosphericConcentrator)), () -> {
+                                node(UnitTypes.vanquish, () -> {
+                                    node(UnitTypes.conquer, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
+
+                                    });
                                 });
-                            });
 
-                            node(mechAssembler, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
-                                node(UnitTypes.bulwark, () -> {
-                                    node(UnitTypes.krepost, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
+                                node(shipAssembler, Seq.with(new OnSector(five)), () -> {
+                                    node(UnitTypes.quell, () -> {
+                                        node(UnitTypes.disrupt, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
 
+                                        });
+                                    });
+
+                                    node(mechAssembler, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
+                                        node(UnitTypes.bulwark, () -> {
+                                            node(UnitTypes.krepost, Seq.with(tmpNever), () -> {
+
+                                            });
+                                        });
                                     });
                                 });
                             });
                         });
-
                     });
                 });
             });
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java b/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
index 420fa33d28..57c6fc9e87 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/content/UnitTypes.java
@@ -2921,7 +2921,8 @@ public class UnitTypes{
             rippleScale = 0.2f;
 
             legMoveSpace = 1f;
-            hovering = true;
+            allowLegStep = true;
+            legPhysicsLayer = false;
 
             shadowElevation = 0.1f;
             groundLayer = Layer.legUnit - 1f;
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
index 4650430b7a..c6f7ec3638 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/type/UnitType.java
@@ -178,6 +178,8 @@ public class UnitType extends UnlockableContent{
     rotateToBuilding = true,
     /** if true and this is a legged unit, this unit can walk over blocks. */
     allowLegStep = false,
+    /** for legged units, setting this to false forces it to be on the ground physics layer. */
+    legPhysicsLayer = true,
     /** if true, this unit cannot drown, and will not be affected by the floor under it. */
     hovering = false,
     /** if true, this unit can move in any direction regardless of rotation. if false, this unit can only move in the direction it is facing. */
diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
index f3af5b0df0..f6fe109260 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/defense/turrets/Turret.java
@@ -505,8 +505,8 @@ public class Turret extends ReloadTurret{
             //TODO aimX / aimY for multi shot turrets?
             handleBullet(type.create(this, team, bulletX, bulletY, shootAngle, -1f, 1f + Mathf.range(velocityInaccuracy), lifeScl, null, mover, targetPos.x, targetPos.y), xOffset, yOffset, angleOffset);
 
-            (shootEffect == Fx.none ? type.shootEffect : shootEffect).at(bulletX, bulletY, rotation, type.hitColor);
-            (smokeEffect == Fx.none ? type.smokeEffect : smokeEffect).at(bulletX, bulletY, rotation, type.hitColor);
+            (shootEffect == Fx.none ? type.shootEffect : shootEffect).at(bulletX, bulletY, rotation + angleOffset, type.hitColor);
+            (smokeEffect == Fx.none ? type.smokeEffect : smokeEffect).at(bulletX, bulletY, rotation + angleOffset, type.hitColor);
             shootSound.at(bulletX, bulletY, Mathf.random(soundPitchMin, soundPitchMax));
 
             ammoUseEffect.at(